Planning Ahead with Creativity

Week 7 (ASSURE Model and Movie Maker)

        This week's sessions were based on the ASSURE Model and using movie maker to bring the lesson alive. What is the ASSURE Model? The is a type of lesson plan which gives a detailed and outlined information on what the lesson is about and the structure in which the lesson will be brought about. It's a procedural guide for planning and delivering instruction that integrates technology and media into the teaching process.

•      A systematic approach to writing lesson plans.
•      A plan used to help teachers organize instructional procedures.
•      A plan used to help teachers do an authentic assessment of student learning.
•      A model that can be used by all presenters.   

ASSURE Abbreviation                             

A- Analyse Learners
S- State Objectives
S- Select, Modify, design Methods, Medias & Materials
U- Utilize Methods, Medias & Materials
R- Require Learner Participation
E- Evaluate and Revise

      The class participated in a group assignment, which involved making a lesson plan using the ASSURE Model and maker a video that related to the topic of the lesson using Windows Movie Maker.
My group based our lesson plan on "Careers linked to the Tourism Industry in Antigua and Barbuda"  and made a video using Movie Maker which displayed the different types of careers and the historical site etc. Each student was then asked to do an individual lesson plan  following the same methods.

     Overall these sessions have shown me that anyone can become creative and original in making and creating both a lesson plan and a video. This will enhance the lesson and stimulate an excitement and enjoyment of the students during the lesson.

Thought of the week: Be assured!!! Technology is the way to go.

Anytime! Anywhere! Anyone!

Week 6 Reflection

Our class was visited by a outside human resource who gave us a lesson based on;

1. What is a Podcast?
2. How can it be created?
3. In what ways can this be beneficial in and outside of the classroom?

What is a Podcast you may ask? 

It is a form of media (amateur) used to record auditory information that could be done anytime, anywhere or by anyone and can be taken with you in the form of a mp3 on devices such as an ipod, phone or any other appropriate device.                                                                                                                                                              

Below is a picture of the software used to record information which is called Audacity. 

How can this be used in the classroom?

A Podcast could be used to;

• Record a portion of a lesson and allow the class to listen
• Record the whole class session and give students to take home for revision or reinforcement purposes
• Record presentations in class (Keep for documentary purposes).

The class was divided into groups and were asked to create a Podcast of our own. We presented it to the class and everyone had a great time showing off their creations. Personally, it was exciting and refreshing to know that creating such is easy and fast. I will therefore continue to use this as often as possible whether in or outside of the classroom. 

Thought of the week : Taking Auditory learning to the next level. Technology Forever!

What is your learning Style?

Week 2 Reflection

This week's lesson was based on the types of Learning and Learning Styles. 

I have discovered my learning styles after filling out an online form given by the lecturer. To my surprise, I have four main learning styles and two I really dominate in.

The following was my discovery on My Learning Styles;

 In the classroom, there will be different types of learners and it is up to us as teachers to know the types of learners and the tools to use to make learning effective. This has been an eye opener.

Thought of the week: "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something"       Thomas Huxley